PURPLES

Shy Violet

#61557F

RGB 97, 85, 127 · HSL 257°, 20%, 42% · CMYK 24, 33, 0, 50

Shy Violet is #61557F in HEX — rgb(97, 85, 127), hsl(257°, 20%, 42%), cmyk(24%, 33%, 0%, 50%).

Shy Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 20%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#61557F

RGB97, 85, 127

HSL257°, 20%, 42%

HSV257°, 33%, 50%

CMYK24, 33, 0, 50

Decimal6378879

CSS RGBrgb(97, 85, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 20%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shy Violet 680F-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Concord Jam DE5964

ΔE 2.9 · #695A82

Dulux

Psychic S43E7

ΔE 3 · #605980

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 1407

ΔE 4.3 · #5F5485

Kilz

Super Violet RH270

ΔE 4.9 · #6F5782

PPG

Imperial Purple 1175-7

ΔE 5.4 · #534A77

Sherwin-Williams

African Violet SW6982

ΔE 5.5 · #665385

Valspar

Velvet Beret 1001-3A

ΔE 5.7 · #675375

Hallman-Lindsay

True Romance 1250

ΔE 7.8 · #4D456A

Vista Paint

Voldemort C-1256

ΔE 8.1 · #4D426B

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

ΔE 11.1 · #6C4675

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 11.3 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 13.3 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 14.3 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA122 122

ΔE 14.9 · #3A5170

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 19.7 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#61557F

#748156

Analogous

#565F81

#61557F

#775681

Triadic

#61557F

#816256

#568162

Split-Complementary

#61557F

#817756

#5F8156

Tetradic

#61557F

#81565F

#748156

#568177

Monochromatic

#1C1825

#3F3753

#61557F

#887BA7

#B1A9C6

Rectangle

#61557F

#815674

#748156

#568162

Compound

#61557F

#775681

#748156

#5F8156

Variations

Lighter

#7E71A0

#A097B5

#C8C4D2

Darker

#4E4468

#352E48

#1F1A2A

Saturation

#686572

#625681

#4F2BAB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.74:1

vs Black

3.11:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#61557F

#525E7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#61557F

#57577B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#61557F

#5D5E59

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Shy Violet carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#886C7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#61557F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#75719F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#657244

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #61557F;

CSS — background

background-color: #61557F;

CSS Variable

--color-shy-violet: #61557F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shy-violet': '#61557F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#61557F] text-[#61557F]

SCSS

$shy-violet: #61557F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #61557F?

#61557F is Shy Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #61557F warm or cool?

Shy Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shy Violet?

Shy Violet works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Shy Violet?

Shy Violet pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Shy Violet?

You can download Shy Violet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Shy Violet?

The hex code is #61557F. In RGB it's 97, 85, 127, and in HSL it's 257°, 20%, 42%.

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